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heterosexual vs straight

straight vs heterosexual

heterosexual and straight both are nouns.

heterosexual and straight both are adjectives.

heterosexual is not an adverb while straight is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
heterosexual Yes Yes No No
straight Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, heterosexual and straight are synonyms defined as:
  • heterosexual and straight: a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
Other synonyms of heterosexual include heterosexual person, straight person.
heterosexual (noun) straight (noun)
a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
heterosexual (adjective) straight (adjective)
sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex having no deviations
no longer coiled
(of hair) having no waves or curls
characterized by honesty and fairness
free from curves or angles
in keeping with the facts
successive (without a break)
rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
following a correct or logical method
without evasion or compromise
erect in posture
not homosexual
neatly arranged; not disorderly
(of an alcoholic drink) without water
accurately fitted; level
heterosexual (adverb) straight (adverb)
in a straight line; in a direct course
in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
without deviation
Difference between heterosexual and straight

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